Description
A quick and easy recipe for homemade tartar sauce that is creamy, tangy, and customizable for all your seafood and snack needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 tablespoon minced onion or shallot
- 1 to 2 teaspoons chopped capers (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill or parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A tiny pinch of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Start with the mayo. Add about 1 cup mayonnaise to a small bowl.
- Add the pickles. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles.
- Brighten it up. Add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard if using.
- Add the flavor boosters. Mix in 1 tablespoon minced onion or shallot and the chopped capers and dill if desired.
- Season and chill. Add a pinch of salt and black pepper, stir well, cover, and chill for at least 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use a mayonnaise you enjoy for the best flavor. Let it rest in the fridge for better flavor blending.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg